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MMSD presents Phase 1 school designs; groundbreaking pushed to April 3
Summary
District staff and contractors reviewed final designs for Phase 1 schools (Sherman/Shabazz and Blackhawk/Gompers), described site safety and archaeological precautions, and said an April 3 community groundbreaking will follow early site stabilization work.
Madison Metropolitan School District officials on Feb. 9 detailed final designs and construction plans for Phase 1 of the district’s referendum program, covering Sherman Middle/Shabazz High and the combined Blackhawk Middle/Samuel Gompers Elementary sites. Senior executive staff said design work for Phase 1 is complete and the projects are moving into procure‑to‑construction stages, with community‑focused features such as murals, flexible learning spaces and full‑roof photovoltaic readiness.
Project leads described logistics for early site work, including soil stabilization, utility relocations and fencing already…
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